Soka University of America

Soka University of America Educating global citizens with wisdom, courage and compassion Additional scholarship opportunities are available for higher income levels.
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Soka University is a private, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school located on 103-acres overlooking a wilderness park in Aliso Viejo, CA. The university is ranked in the top five liberal arts colleges on the West Coast by US News and World Report. Soka University offers an 8:1 student/faculty ratio and study abroad for every undergraduate student. Founded upon the Buddhist principles

of peace, human rights and the dignity and sanctity of life, SUA is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. About half of Soka University's students come from the US and half from more than 40 other countries. Admitted students whose annual family income is $60,000 or less may be eligible for Soka Opportunity Scholarships which cover full tuition.

Whether you're traveling the world, spending time with family, pursuing internships, or simply taking a well-earned brea...
06/17/2026

Whether you're traveling the world, spending time with family, pursuing internships, or simply taking a well-earned break, we wish our entire Soka community a summer of learning, growth, and value creation. 🌎☀️

Thirty years after Daisaku Ikeda delivered his landmark address “Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship” at Teache...
06/15/2026

Thirty years after Daisaku Ikeda delivered his landmark address “Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship” at Teachers College, Columbia University, educators, students, alumni, and community members gathered in the same historic space to reflect on its enduring relevance.

Through a panel discussion featuring Dr. Andrea Bartoli, President Edward M. Feasel, Dr. Ruby Nagashima, and Dr. Isabel Nuñez, the conversation explored what it means to cultivate the wisdom, courage, and compassion needed to address today’s global challenges.

As panelists emphasized throughout the afternoon, global citizenship is not an abstract ideal reserved for a select few—it is expressed in the everyday choices we make to learn from others, engage across differences, and contribute to the well-being of our communities.

☀️🌊FREE OUTDOOR EVENTS AT SOKA THIS SUMMER 🌊☀️Summer at Soka is here! We are pleased to welcome you to a series of outdo...
06/12/2026

☀️🌊FREE OUTDOOR EVENTS AT SOKA THIS SUMMER 🌊☀️

Summer at Soka is here! We are pleased to welcome you to a series of outdoor events on the Campus Green. Bring picnics, blankets, and low-backed beach chairs along with your friends and family. Free Parking.

🔗 Learn more at soka.edu/summer-soka

🎶 Pacific Symphony Presents: Symphony on the Go! 🎻

THU | JUN 18 | 6:30 PM

📍Soka University’s Campus Green

Free outdoor chamber music concert on the Symphony on the Go! mobile stage. The program celebrates America’s 250th birthday with some amazing selections everyone will enjoy!

PROGRAM

Gershwin: Fascinating Rhythm / I Got Rhythm

Traditional, Arr. Naughtin: Simple Gifts Fugue Arrangement

Rodgers & Hammerstein: "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"/"Oklahoma" from Oklahoma!

Joplin: Country Club

Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12, "American"

Bernstein: "Somewhere" from West Side Story

Giacchino: "Married Life" from Up

Newman: "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story

Giacchino: The Incredibles Main theme

Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE

7/23 Shakespeare by the Sea: Macbeth

8/14 Concert Under the Stars: Buyepongo


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Have you visited Soka Heritage Hall? 🌍✨Located near the Athenaeum on campus, the hall offers visitors an opportunity to ...
06/11/2026

Have you visited Soka Heritage Hall? 🌍✨

Located near the Athenaeum on campus, the hall offers visitors an opportunity to explore the history, values, and vision of Soka education through exhibits on its founders Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda, and Daisaku Ikeda, as well as the global journeys and experiences of SUA students and alumni.

From the Dialogue Room’s world map to exhibits highlighting peace, education, and intercultural dialogue, the hall provides a deeper look into the founding spirit and mission of Soka University of America.

Soka Heritage Hall is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Advance registration is required, so visit the link in our bio to register now.

06/05/2026

Turns out professors were students once too! 👀

Our professors share the regalia they earned and their graduation years.

06/02/2026

Graduating students from the class of 2026 call home to thank their loved ones for four years of constant love and support.

🔄 Turn your phone sideways for the full experience.

05/29/2026

🦁🎓 more unforgettable moments from commencement!

05/28/2026

🦁🎓 On Commencement day, we asked members of the Class of 2026 what it means to be a global citizen as they prepared to take their next steps beyond Soka.

05/27/2026

The Class of 2026 describes the last four years in one word.

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1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA
92656

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+19494804000

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